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Suggest Treatment For The Black Marks Due To Pimples On Face
Hello doc...i m 21 yrs old..m applying erytop gel since 1 month...bt still i dont think derz much change...instead der r black marks on da area where der wer pimples before...shud i continue my treatmnt...shud i use a bacteriocidal gel as erytop is static...pl suggest me doc..conditns r gettin worsen...
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Your main concern seems to be Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation(PIH) which is a common sequelae of acne.
The gel you are using contains 1% clindamycin phosphate. It is an antibacterial and its main use is for acne. It has no effect whatsoever on Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a skin lightening cream containing one or more of the following ingredients e.g kojic acid, azaleic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid etc. These are prescription products.
You may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from a dermatologist. Glycolic peel is specially useful for PIH resulting from acne. I would suggest that you talk to your dermatologist for the needful.
Protect your skin from sun and wear a sunscreen when moving out.
Regards
Your main concern seems to be Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation(PIH) which is a common sequelae of acne.
The gel you are using contains 1% clindamycin phosphate. It is an antibacterial and its main use is for acne. It has no effect whatsoever on Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a skin lightening cream containing one or more of the following ingredients e.g kojic acid, azaleic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid etc. These are prescription products.
You may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from a dermatologist. Glycolic peel is specially useful for PIH resulting from acne. I would suggest that you talk to your dermatologist for the needful.
Protect your skin from sun and wear a sunscreen when moving out.
Regards
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